US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Van Kirk Street

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Carver Str. 3482A08 · Structure no. 000000000069001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280,088
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Van Kirk Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Van Kirk Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280,088 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260,810 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesVan Kirk Street
LocationNear Carver Str. 3482A08
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.01305, -75.05792
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.4 m)
Roadway width176 ft (53.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280,088 (2024)
Projected traffic260,810 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Van Kirk Street built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Van Kirk Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Van Kirk Street carry?

About 280,088 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Van Kirk Street?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Van Kirk Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.